Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Elegant Gray |
| SKU | 429-3DB |
| Hex | #A8B8B7 |
| RGB | 168, 184, 183 |
| HSL | 176°, 10%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dutch Boy Elegant Gray
Elegant Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Elegant Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Elegant Gray within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A8B8B7 in HSL space. Pair Elegant Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dutch Boy Elegant Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Elegant Gray from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dutch Boy 429-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elegant Gray
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Elegant Gray. The nearest is Mineral (SW 9637) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mineral swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Elegant Gray
Behr's nearest match is Gray Wool (MQ6-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elegant Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray Wool swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Elegant Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Elegant Gray is Rhine River (689) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rhine River swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Elegant Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Elegant Gray is Lagoon Reflection (8004-37D) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lagoon Reflection swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Elegant Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elegant Gray without repainting risk. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Elegant Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Summer Shower Green (70GG 45/052), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elegant Gray without repainting risk. See the full Summer Shower Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elegant Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Elegant Gray is Falkland Blue (HGSW 3316) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Falkland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Elegant Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bidwell Blue (DET551), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elegant Gray without repainting risk. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Elegant Gray
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Elegant Gray is Rainy Days (JG-01). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Rainy Days and you'll get the same color. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Elegant Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Elegant Gray is Powder Blue (NO. 23) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Elegant Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Elegant Gray. The nearest is Gaelic Garden (0463) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Elegant Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Elegant Gray is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Elegant Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Patina (CA190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elegant Gray without repainting risk. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Elegant Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Silver Screen (C2-974), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elegant Gray without repainting risk. See the full Silver Screen swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Elegant Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Elegant Gray is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Elegant Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Elegant Gray. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Elegant Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Elegant Gray. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Elegant Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Elegant Gray is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →